‘Life Is Not Easy For Me At All’ – U-17 World Cup Winner, Kingsley Udoh Laments

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‘Life Is Not Easy For Me At All’ – U-17 World Cup Winner, Kingsley Udoh Laments

 

 

 

Nigeria’s players celebrate their victory against Spain at the final match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Seoul, 09 September 2007. Nigeria won this year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup, beating Spain in a penalty shoot-out in the final match. AFP PHOTO/CHOI WON-SUK (Photo credit should read CHOI WON-SUK/AFP via Getty Images)

“When I left Heartland to join Kano Pillars, I heard the governor had approved the money they owed me. I took a flight back to Owerri from Kano, stayed in a hotel for three days, only to leave empty-handed. I didn’t see a single kobo.”

Speaking on No holds barred, Brila FM, Udoh laid bare the hardships he’s currently enduring.

“Life is not easy for me at all,” he admitted. “Even paying house rent is a very very difficult . I can’t afford to attend coaching courses like I want to because of funds. I’m married with four kids, and my wife is dealing with a chronic ulcer.

Things are very difficult—I need help.”

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Udoh’s challenges extend beyond financial matters. He revealed the emotional impact of losing a cherished symbol of his career success: his U-17 FIFA World Cup gold medal.

“I can’t find my U17 FIFA World Cup Gold medal. My father was in charge of it, since his passing, I’ve not seen that medal. It’s so bad,” he said.

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